Emily S. Knepper

Emily earned her juris doctor from Delaware Law School, where she was a member of Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity and Women's Law Caucus. Emily also served as Head Student Representative for Kaplan Bar Review. Prior to law school, Emily graduated from The University of Delaware, where she majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Psychology and Sociology. During her time in college, Emily was an active member of the Student Alumni Ambassadors, an organization which fosters connections between students and alumni and promotes school spirit.

Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, and theater. As a Delaware native, Emily is an active member of Profundo Bono, Inc., a Delaware theater group comprised entirely of legal professionals. Profundo Bono produces bi-annual comedy musicals to raise funds to support the Combined Campaign for Justice, which enables Delaware’s three legal services agencies-Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc., and Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc.-to continue to provide legal services to low-income Delaware families in need of assistance.

Emily is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Year joined

2023

Thought Leadership

Claim for Bad Faith Against Insurance Company Dismissed When a Reasonable Basis for Denying Payment Exists

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
April 1, 2026
On March 15, 2025, Sekle Wisseh was struck and injured by another car while at a red light in Philadelphia.

Order Compelling Physical Examination is Not a Provisional Remedy as Patient-Physician Privilege is Not Implicated

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
April 1, 2026
This case arises out of a motor vehicle collision, in which defendant-appellee, Kelly Gray, drove her vehicle into the rear of Barker's vehicle.

Prospective vs. Retroactive Application of Statutes: The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA)

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
April 1, 2026
The plaintiffs, Jennifer and Craig Burden, appealed from a law division order denying their motion to lift the stay and file an amended complaint and an order denying their motion for reconsideration.

Third Circuit Affirms Insurer’s Waiver of Household Vehicle Exclusion in UIM Benefits Dispute

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
April 1, 2026
The defendant, Progressive Specialty Insurance Co., challenged the District Court's orders denying (1) its motion for leave to amend its affirmative defenses, (2) its motion for leave to file a second summary judgment motion, and

Triable Issue of Fact Raised Under Insurance Law 5102(d) Overturns Motion for Summary Judgment

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Automobile Liability
April 1, 2026
In an action to recover damages for personal injuries, the plaintiff appealed from an order of the Kings County Supreme Court.